STONES INKS
John Stones tattoos: What are the meanings behind the England & Man City defender’s body ink?
John Stones has inked his ex-girlfriend on his body
MANY England players proudly display tattoos, each telling a unique story.
Here we explore how John Stones' tattoos serve as symbols of dedication, inspiration, or cherished memories.
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How many tattoos does John Stones have?
John Stones boasts a collection of tattoos with deep personal significance.
He has many tattoos on his left arm but also some on his left thigh.
Portrait of ex-girlfriend Millie Savage on left tricep
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Among his notable inkings is a portrait on his left tricep depicting his ex-girlfriend Millie Savage with a clock around her neck.
John Stones is removing the tattoo of his childhood sweetheart from his arm after they split up
A source told The Sun in 2019: “John has been having a lot of work on his Millie tattoo for the past year or so.
"He’s trying to have it erased because as far as he is concerned, there is no going back between them.
"Millie is in the past and he doesn’t want a reminder of her every time he looks down at his arm."
Laser tattoo removal uses high-intensity light beams to break down tattoo pigment into smaller particles, which are then absorbed and eliminated by the body's immune system.
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The process involves multiple sessions spaced weeks apart to fade the tattoo gradually.
Norman Rimmington portrait on left thigh
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On his left thigh, Stones proudly displays a portrait of Norman Rimmington.
Norman Rimmington, affectionately known as 'Mr. Barnsley,' was a legendary figure in the history of Barnsley Football Club.
Rimmington played as a goalkeeper for Barnsley FC during his active playing career.
After retiring as a player, Rimmington continued his association with Barnsley FC as a coach.
Furthermore, on his left thigh, Stones displays two additional portraits encircled by roses.
These may serve as tributes to significant figures in his life or embody qualities and memories he holds dear.
Love You Always Left Arm
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On the same arm as the portrait of ex-girlfriend Millie Savage, Stones has a tattoo that reads "Love you always."
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Collection of smaller tattoos on left arm
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Stones also has a collection of smaller tattoos such as an authentic heart, a feather, flowers, butterflies and many more.
He also has a small tattoo on his right arm, featuring a rose and Roman numerals, which translates to 19.11.2018.
England football stars' tattoos
The England squad are known for their love of body art and a lot of them are covered in tattoos.
- Phil Foden: Find out about the Man City player's neck ink.
- Kyle Walker: Discover the meaning behind the footy ace's sentimental body art.
- Kieran Trippier: Find out why the Newcastle United star has a HUGE diamond on his chest.
- Ivan Toney: The reason why the England ace has a Joker tattoo.
Bonus ball: Get all the meanings behind former England star David Beckham's tattoos.